The Les Paul Special appeared in 1955, completing the original quartet of Les Paul models. Today's Special retains the vintage look of soapbar pickups but features modern humbucking power from its P-100s and added comfort from its contoured back.

Body
Mahogany
Neck/Profile
Mahogany/1960 Slim taper
Fingerboard/Inlay
Rosewood/Dot
Scale/Nut Width
24^3/4" / 1^11/16"
Binding
None
Bridge/Tailpiece
ABR/Stop bar
Hardware
Chrome
Pickups
Two P-100 stacked humbuckers
Controls
Two volume, two tone, three-way switch
Finish
UV Cured
Ebony, Cinnamon, Spearmint, Concord, Sapphire (limited ed.)